NHRA Driver Killed

Saturday June 21, 2008ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (AP) -- Scott Kalitta died Saturday when hisFunny Car crashed and burst into flames during qualifying for theLucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.State police confirmed that the 46-year-old Kalitta, a two-timeTop Fuel champion who had 18 career victories, was killed in theaccident.

Witnesses told The Star-Ledger of Newark that Kalitta's ToyotaSolara was traveling at an estimated speed of 300 mph when thecrash occurred. The Palmetto, Fla., resident started his career at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in 1982. His father, Connie Kalitta, was a longtime driver and team owner known as "The Bounty Hunter," and his cousin, Doug Kalitta, also drives competitively.

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